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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 35

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SAT Word Skills 1
tangent
[noun]

a straight line that touches a curve or surface at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency

Ex: The artist 's sketch showed a spiral with tangent lines , illustrating the various points of contact .
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tangential
[Adjective]

not or barely relevant to something

Ex: tangential observations during the meeting were interesting but not relevant to the agenda .
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tangible
[Adjective]

capable of being felt or touched

Ex: She tangible evidence to support her theory .
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breach
[noun]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Ex: His unauthorized access to the company 's files was deemed breach of security .
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breech
[noun]

the back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loaded

Ex: The malfunction seemed to originate from breech, so he took the gun to a professional for repair .
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unaccountable
[Adjective]

impossible to explain or justify

Ex: The sudden change in his behavior unaccountable to all who knew him .
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unaffected
[Adjective]

remaining unchanged despite external influences

Ex: The ancient ruins unaffected by the passage of time , standing as a testament to the past .
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unalloyed
[Adjective]

pure and free from any other elements or substances

Ex: Her happiness was unalloyed, free from any tinge of doubt or sadness.
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hibernal
[Adjective]

relating to or typical of winter

Ex: hibernal festival celebrated the winter solstice and the return of longer days .
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to defame
[Verb]

to wrongly or intentionally damage someone's reputation

Ex: She threatened to sue the magazine for trying defame her character .
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defamatory
[Adjective]

(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information

Ex: She was hurt by defamatory remarks made about her at the conference .
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a false statement damaging a person's reputation

Ex: Defamation of character can lead to significant legal consequences .
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to irk
[Verb]

to annoy someone, often due to repeated actions or persistent issues

Ex: The constant noise from the construction irked the residents .
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irksome
[Adjective]

causing annoyance or weariness due to its dull or repetitive nature

Ex: irksome delays at the airport made the travelers impatient and frustrated .
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to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: To improve the website 's user experience , the team decided analyze user behavior and feedback .
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analyst
[noun]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

Ex: analysts study consumer trends and competitor strategies to advise companies on marketing strategies .
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to neuter
[Verb]

to remove the sex organs of a domestic animal in order to keep it from reproduction

Ex: It's a common practice to neuter farm animals to manage their populations.
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neutral
[Adjective]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

Ex: The neutral zone between the two countries ensures peace and avoids conflict.
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the process of counteracting or eliminating the impact of a previous action

Ex: The safety protocols acted as neutralisation against potential workplace hazards .
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